Saturday, August 19, 2006

Goodbyes are always hard

Because it's the middle of the night, I don't know whether it's today or yesterday. But, in the interest of clarity, yesterday at about 5pm my mom called. I was in Durango, having just been picked up from my day of beauty at this really elegant spa. Mom had come home from work to find that my stepfather, her husband of nearly 25 years, had passed away sometime after eating his lunch.

I got on a plane and left my family in Colorado. That was really hard, but I had to get home to help Mother. I'm not making a lot of sense now, but I needed to just get this down. I'll add to or edit it later, maybe.

Mother is bereft. If anyone who reads this was to take a moment and pray for her, I would be so grateful. She doesn't have a vital, growing relationship with Christ, and so she feels very alone and hopeless right now.

9 comments:

boomama said...

So, so sorry - words don't even seem adequate. Praying for you and your mama - praying especially that you'll know exactly how to comfort her. Keep us posted....

Girl Raised in the South said...

I'll be praying. God uses all the moments of our lives, if we let Him, to draw us close. I'll be praying for that. And for you to have the strength to be strong for your mom.

Melzie said...

((hugs)) and prayers for her and for you for safe traveling. xoxo melzie

Connie said...

Praying for you both...

LiteratureLover said...

I am so sorry. I will be praying for you and your mother.

Brenda said...

Oh Clem, I'm so sorry. I'll be praying for both of you.

Paulette said...

Father I ask for wisdom for Clementine and her mother at this very difficult time. I pray for a peace for both. I ask Father that you give Clementine the words to say that her mother may see you during her loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. I am glad you went to be with your mom.

Paulette said...

Hey Clementine. Today is Monday I came by to check on you. I hope you are doing ok with your mom. I know it must be a very hard time stress wise for you. I am praying for you and hope you are ok.
Phillipians 4:13. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

Mrs. Darling said...

So sorry. Hope you're holding up. (((Prayers)))